Linguistic Research Infrastructure
Statistician 80 - 100 %
Start of employment September 2025 or by mutual agreement, temporaryWithin the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) Evolving Language and its 46 different research groups from a large variety of disciplines across Switzerland, and the University of Zurich Technology Platform LiRI (Linguistic Research Infrastructure), we seek to hire a statistician.
The successful candidate will join our Team of Data Scientists and contribute to our mission of providing statistical expertise to the entire NCCR. The position is initially limited for a period of one year with the possibility of extension and a permanent contract. The successful candidate will join a data science task force at the NCCR's headquarters in Zurich, embedded in the University of Zurich's Technology Platform LiRI.
Your responsibilities
You will work proactively in a team of data scientists and software engineers, to provide statistical expertise in a consulting service setting to researchers of diverse backgrounds and design and teach internal trainings with research groups on statistical topics of common interest. Consultations often involve highly advanced issues, requiring the development of bespoke models and new methods together with researchers.
Your profile
- A PhD degree in statistics, applied statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or similar fields.
- Profound knowledge in classical and Bayesian statistics, including practical familiarity with a probabilistic programming language (e.g. Stan)
- Extensive experience in the statistical software environment R.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with emphasis on teamwork and on multidisciplinary perspectives.
- Experience in developing efficient solutions in both small and big data settings.
Information on your application
Applications should include a letter of motivation, a CV, a publication list, and 2 reference contacts in one PDF document. Review of applications will begin on August 4, 2025; for full consideration, please ensure your application is submitted before this date.What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Reinhard Furrer
Contact Form
Thank you for your message. We will get back to you shortly.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More
